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Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates after winning the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Photo: AP
Formula One (F1)

F1 title race blown open after Verstappen win, Norris, Piastri disqualification

McLaren boss apologises to drivers over car infringement; Red Bull driver’s win narrows gap in drivers’ championship with two rounds left.

Macau Grand Prix

On This Day | When a French racer died during the Macau Grand Prix in 2005 – SCMP archive

2025 National Games

Powerhouse provinces: a rundown on the teams that dominate at National Games

Formula One (F1)

F1: Max Verstappen’s perfect weekend could spark unprecedented title triumph

The Red Bull driver was 104 points behind Oscar Piastri in August, he has cut the gap to 40 after winning three of the past four races.

Max Verstappen won both races at the US Grand Prix in Austin. Photo: Reuters
Max Verstappen won both races at the US Grand Prix in Austin. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

F1: Russell wins in Singapore, McLaren seal constructors’ title

George Russell holds off Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, with Oscar Piastri in fourth.

Formula One (F1)

F1 declares Singapore Grand Prix first ‘heat hazard’ as temperatures soar

Regulations state drivers should be able to wear cooling vests, with some expected to shed 3kg in weight during the night race.

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Singapore to host F1 sprint race for first time, officials release 2026 schedule

Six races in the shortened format to be held next year, with return to Silverstone and three new locations revealed.

Singapore will host an F1 sprint race as well as grand prix in 2026. Photo: AFP
Singapore will host an F1 sprint race as well as grand prix in 2026. Photo: AFP
Solar energy

Spaceship on wheels: Hong Kong car’s 3,000km solar-powered race across Australia

Car named Sophie 8X, representing the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education, will be vying for the chequered flag.

Formula One (F1)

F1: Cadillac opt for Perez, Bottas, leave China’s Zhou Guanyu still seeking seat

Newest team on the Formula 1 grid has gone for experience of Sergio Perez and Valtteri Bottas for debut season in 2026.

Formula E

Formula E boss Agag eyes F1-style growth in China, says US has left EV door open

Formula E founder Alejandro Agag believes China could host four rounds of motorsport series featuring electric vehicles.

Formula E cars drive by Beijing’s National Stadium during a Formula E Championship race. Photo: Reuters
Formula One (F1)

F1 boss hints at Chinese team entry, deals potential blow to Hong Kong race hopes

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem keen to see more teams competing rather than extending calendar.

FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted a Chinese team could be added to the F1 grid. Photo: dpa
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has hinted a Chinese team could be added to the F1 grid. Photo: dpa
Formula One (F1)

Russell plagued by rumours rival Verstappen is replacing him ahead of home GP

Victory at Silverstone for George Russell could open door for Red Bull rival to replace him at Mercedes.

Formula One (F1)

Hong Kong advised to develop Formula 1 roots before bidding to host a grand prix

There has been interest in Hong Kong following Shanghai, Singapore and Bangkok on to the F1 calendar.

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China’s first winner at Le Mans 24 Hours race says he is in dreamland

‘In China, the car industry has come a long way,’ Ye Yifei says after victory with Robert Kubica’s AF Corse team.

AF Corse drivers (from left) Ye Yifei, Robert Kubica and Philip Hanson lift their trophies at the Le Mans circuit on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Formula One (F1)

Hong Kong drivers set for Le Mans race in ‘ultimate test for man and machine’

Jonathan Hui and Antares Au will compete in teams of three drivers aiming to cover the longest distance in the endurance race in France.

Antares Au (middle) with his team and their Porsche 911 GT3 R. Photo: Jurgen Tapp Photography
Antares Au (middle) with his team and their Porsche 911 GT3 R. Photo: Jurgen Tapp Photography
Hong Kong sports

How Hong Kong kart racer Tarrant shared a distinction with legend Ayrton Senna

Star Ferry to silver screen and second only to Terry Fullerton for Hong Kong-resident 1970s racer who died this month.

Formula One (F1)

Thai PM Paetongtarn to propose ‘sustainable F1’, cabinet to vote on 2028 race bid

Officials aiming to make race environmentally friendly, hope to attract investment in green tech.

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Saudi Arabia could own Formula 1 team soon, kingdom’s motor racing boss says

After sponsoring sport and hosting grand prix, owning a team is potential step for oil-rich nation, amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (left) and Sergio Perez (rear), and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished in that order at last year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
Red Bull’s Max Verstappen (left) and Sergio Perez (rear), and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc finished in that order at last year’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: AFP
Formula One (F1)

Named after Steven Gerrard, meet the next Chinese racing driver eyeing fast lane

Hong Kong-born, Shenzhen-raised Gerrard Xie has gone from crying behind the wheel to racing in Formula 3.

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen takes pole-to-flag win at Japanese Grand Prix, Norris second

All 20 drivers finish race on clear day in Suzuka, as Red Bull’s Dutch master claims first win of season and fourth in a row at circuit.

Formula One (F1)

Verstappen takes ‘insane’ pole with track record at Japanese Grand Prix

Four-time world champion qualifies fastest for Sunday’s race, with McLaren’s championship leader Lando Norris second.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen drives during the qualifying session of the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka. Photo: AFP
Formula One (F1)

Hong Kong ‘perfect for F1’, resident involved in successful Thailand bid says

Hongkonger Frank Yu led technical team that worked on bringing sport to Bangkok, and says his hometown could do it too.

Spectators watch the Hong Kong ePrix, part of the Formula E Championship, from the IFC rooftop in Central. Photo: Felix Wong
Spectators watch the Hong Kong ePrix, part of the Formula E Championship, from the IFC rooftop in Central. Photo: Felix Wong
Lewis Hamilton

Ferrari’s Hamilton, Leclerc, Alpine’s Gasly disqualified from Chinese Grand Prix

All three were disqualified for technical infringements, with the Ferrari drivers losing their points for finishing fifth and sixth.

Formula One (F1)

Chinese Grand Prix: Piastri wins from pole, Norris second in McLaren one-two

Australian makes up for disappointment last week to lead Melbourne winner over the line at Shanghai International Circuit.

Formula One (F1)

Piastri on pole for Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton hails ‘really special’ sprint win

Oscar Piastri storms to front of grid for Sunday’s race, ahead of George Russell’s Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton claims first win for Ferrari.

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri will start in pole position at the Chinese Grand Prix. Photo: Reuters
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